St. John–Lena Border Crossing

The St. John-Lena Border Crossing connects North Dakota Highway 30 and Manitoba Highway 18 at the international boundary between the United States and Canada. The facility includes the inspection building, vehicle lanes, and waiting areas for vehicles crossing between the two countries.

The border station was relocated in 1930 from its original location near Killarney to its current site. The brick inspection building was constructed in 1937 and remains one of the oldest preserved structures of its kind along the boundary.

The United States inspection station represents early 20th-century federal architecture and received recognition in the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

The crossing is accessible on most days and handles a modest volume of vehicles daily. Travelers should expect short wait times unless there are unexpected delays or special inspections.

The building was constructed from red brick in 1937 and retains its original form to this day. It stands as one of the few early inspection buildings along the boundary that has not been significantly altered or modernized.

Location: Rolette County

Location: Killarney-Turtle Mountain

Part of: Canada–United States border

GPS coordinates: 48.99928,-99.65887

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08